GULFPORT RAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

The Kansas City Southern Railway (KCSR) Company is currently soliciting proposals for services and materials in connection with the Gulfport Rail Improvements Project. In general, this project involves improvements to KCSR’s rail line between Gulfport and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This webpage contains information and documentation pertaining to the solicitation of such proposals. Questions concerning any proposal, or how to obtain documents in connection with submitting a proposal, may be submitted to:

KCSR,
Attn: Sheri Lesmeister-Brown,
PO Box 219335
Kansas City, MO 64121-9335.

or via E-mail to Sheri Lesmeister-Brown.

The documents contained on this webpage are for informational purposes only in connection with soliciting proposals for the Gulfport Rail Improvements Project. Any proposal submitted must follow the procedures set forth in the request for proposal for that particular service or product. The publication of the documentation on this webpage does not constitute an acceptance of any offer, nor does such publication in any way obligate KCSR to enter into a contract for the services or product.

Bid Advertisements in the Sun Herald

• Tie Installation, Surfacing and Turnout Installation Ad, 10/06/2011
• Tie Installation, Surfacing and Turnout Installation Ad, 08/24/2011
• Crossing Signals Ad, 08/04/2011
• Bridge Repairs Ad, 07/25/2011
• Rail Pick Up and Purchase Ad, 04/11/2011
• Rail Relay Welding Crossing Ad, 04/07/2011
• Turnouts Ad, 02/03/2011
• Ballast and Rip Rap Ad, 01/26/2011
• Rail and Rail Welding Ad, 12/29/2010
• Switch Tie Installation Ad, 12/20/2010

Additional RFP Resources

• Approved KCS Flagmen Roster
• Security Background Check Guidelines

Requests for Proposals/Statements of Work

• Current Requests for Proposals/Statements of Work
• Expired Requests for Proposals/Statements of Work

Notice of Awards

• Awardees

Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility Number

Under Mississippi law, various portions of the work may require the bidder to obtain a Mississippi contractor’s license before submitting their bid. For more information about whether this requirement may apply to you and the work that may be included in your proposal for a particular RFP, please visit Mississippi Board of Contractors. For more information, you can also email or call 601-354-6161 or 800-880-6161. Please be aware of the time it may take to obtain such license due to the licensing and testing requirements.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

KCSR will host a Disadvantage Business Enterprise open house meeting to discuss the Gulfport Track Improvement Project and potential opportunities for DBE participation in the project. The meeting will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Westside Community Center, 4006 Eighth Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. Certified DBEs will receive an overview of the project, general information about the KCSR DBE program, and corporate initiatives related to identifying and utilizing qualified DBEs and small businesses.

• DBE Program Summary
• Mississippi Certified DBE List (Updated monthly by the Mississippi Department of Transportation)
• Mississippi DBE Work Categories List
• August 29, 2011 Community Outreach Meeting Attendees in Gulfport
• August 30, 2011 Community Outreach Meeting Attendees in Hattiesburg
• October 28, 2011 Community Outreach Meeting Attendees in Hattiesburg

The Company has drafted a DBE program for the Gulfport Rail Improvement Project, and awaits approval of the program from the U.S. Department of Transportation. For more information, direction questions via email to Sharon Cruz or 816-983-1481.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In the performance of any services or provision of any materials or equipment under this project, neither KCSR nor any of its subcontractors will violate any applicable law, order or regulation regarding discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, or other category protected by law. Where required by law, KCSR and its subcontractors will take certain affirmative actions to ensure equal employment opportunity.

Contact

For more information about this process, please contact Sheri Lesmeister-Brown.